Munchkin Miracle 360 Trainer Cup

With E getting older, we've been trying to find the best cup for her to drink water out of whilst having meals or dealing with this unbearable heat we've been having lately! As part of our role as Munchkin Bloggers, we received one of their Miracle 360 Trainer Cups to try out.

The cup holds 7oz of water and it really is amazing! I have lost count at the amount of cups we have own over the years but this one is definitely at the top.

The cups' 360 name comes from the fact that your child can drink from it at any point around the rim. Your child is encouraged to work their muscles to suck. This opens the seal so they can get the water then it seals itself when your child is finished so you don't have any spills or leaks. The only thing E struggles with a little is tipping it up so I need to give her a hand but she is better at doing that now than she was a few months ago. I feel like it's really given her confidence and it has become one of our favourites.

It comes with the lid, tumbler and double handle so it's really easy to clean too.

The cup is BPA free and suitable from 6 months+.

As you can see, we received the green and pink version but it is also available in white and blue at a price of only £4.99.

You can find out more at the Munchkin website and you can follow them on Facebook and Twitter.

(Disclaimer: We received this cup as part of our role as Munchkin/Lindam Bloggers. All thoughts and opinions are my own.)

Haberman Toddler Cups - Review

Haberman are a range of baby products that are designed to market innovative baby and toddler feeding products to help build confidence and independence. 

C was lucky enough to be sent two of their toddler cups to test out. He usually uses straw cups but we really worry about the effect that they are having on his teeth and gums. 

Firstly, we tried out the anywayup Cow Beaker (£4.99). 

I love the little design on this one. At the beginning, I did think he'd struggle as he isn't used to tipping a cup up to get his juice out but he surprised me. The only times he'd get really frustrated was when he'd almost finished his juice and was trying to get the last remnants out but we've perserved. The shape of the beaker makes it really easy for him to hold and it's very easy to wash. As you can probably tell by the name "anywayup", the clever spout doesn't spill any juice out when it is left tipped over or held upside down. 

This beaker is recommended for children aged 12months+, it has a 250ml capacity, is BPA free and is also dishwasher and microwave safe. 

Next, we tried the 360° Junior Beaker (£5.95). 

I must be honest and say that C has been less than impressed with this beaker which is the complete opposite to how I feel about it! When I first opened it out and filled it, I ran in shrieking, "oh my goodness this is the best cup ever!" The rim is made from a rubbery material and there are little slits the entire way around so your child can drink from anywhere around it. The juice only comes out when there is pressure on it so I can hold it upside down and nothing will spill! 

C is currently finding it a bit hard to work out how to use it but as it's recommended for children aged 24months+ and C is only turning 2 at the end of September, we still have time yet. I will definitely be teaching him as much as I can because it's such a great design for a toddler cup and it will help the transition from beaker to proper cup! 

This beaker also has a 250ml capacity, is BPA free and dishwasher and microwave safe. As you can see, we received the blue cup but it is also available in green and red too. 

We have also been lucky enough to receive some breast feeding goodies from Haberman so please look out for those on the blog once this baby decides to make an appearance! 

You can find out more about Haberman at their website, Facebook and Twitter. 

(Disclaimer: We received these items free of charge in exchange for an open and honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own). 

Tommee Tippee explora 'Animal Antics' 12 mth+ Cup Review

I recently posted a press release about Tommee Tippee's new range of Animal Antics cups and we were lucky enough to be sent a sample to test out. 

I love Tommee Tippee. I don't think there's anyone who hasn't heard of the Tommee Tippee brand.  

In exchange for posting the press release, I received one of the Animal Antics cups to try for myself. C is 13 months old so we received the 12mth+ cup in a gorgeous green colour with the adorable, juggling Jazz the panda on the front.

I love that each bottle has their own character making drinking time more fun!

C had no trouble at all drinking from this cup. The spout is non-spill which is great because as soon as C is done drinking, he'll just throw his bottle away. Less mess for mummy! It is also nice and soft. As C normally bites down, he won't hurt his mouth. The valve is easiflow so I don't need to worry about him taking more than he can handle and then choking.

The cup has a wide neck so it is very easy to clean and the panda motif hasn't washed off!

In addition, these cups are dishwasher, microwave and steriliser friendly and are BPA-free.

This cup can be purchased at ASDA for £3.99.

(Disclaimer: I received this cup in exchange for posting a press release and an open and honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.)

Tommee Tippee explora's new range of Animal Antics Cups

Animals on Board!

Introducing the all NEW Animal Antics collection from tommee tippee® explora®

The animals are in town and on their way to an Asda store near you!  A new collection of decorated cups to make drink time even more fun!  The Animal Antics range consists of nine new characters each with a unique skill from podium balancing to tightrope walking!

The range of cups from the UK mums’ number one choice, tommee tippee®,  is carefully designed to help baby develop drinking skills without the spills.  The cups have the same patented non-spill easiflow® valve for easy drinking and unique soft-flex spouts to protect gums.*

The new characters are available across 6 cup types including 4m+ 1^st transition cup, 7m+ beaker, 12m+ Sporty and 12m+Sports Bottle. 

Meet the characters and colour them in for your chance to be one of 12 lucky winners to appear in our 2014 Animal Antics calendar.…

NAME: Rory

TALENT: Podium Balancing

ABOUT: Rory has been balancing his whole life and takes pride is his performance. Rory likes to make lots of noise during his act, displaying his strength by roaring fiercely and shaking his mane. 

NAME: The Tempo’s

TALENT: Singing

ABOUT: The Tempo’s are a bird and hippo musical double act. These two have been singing together for many years with birdies sweet voice complementing hippo’s dulcet tone to provide jazzy songs for the crowds to enjoy. 

NAME: Theodore

TALENT: Ball dancer

ABOUT: Theodore is the Master of Ceremonies and has the very prestigious task of introducing all of the acts. He is also a very talented dancer using a special star ball as part of his act and he always finishes with a loud and clear ‘TA DAH!’. 

NAME: Sarah

TALENT: Podium Balancing

ABOUT: Like Rory, Sarah is an expert balancer. She can take a run up and push herself up to jump and land gracefully on top of her podium. She is known for her elegance when performing and when the crowd applauds her she enjoys clapping her fins together. 

NAME: Ellie

TALENT: Tightrope walking

ABOUT: Ellie is the star of the show and the act the audience loves to see. When Ellie performs, she shows daring acrobatics as she tip toes across a tightrope that is suspended at a great height.  

NAME: Chuckles

TALENT: Juggling Unicycle

ABOUT: Chuckles is particularly clever as he is able to ride expertly on his unicycle and juggle at the same time. But because Chuckles enjoys having a good laugh he is always playing jokes that make him laugh so much he can fall off his unicycle. 

NAME: Jazz 

TALENT: Juggling

ABOUT: Because Jazz is a Panda, he has amazing climbing abilities and this has helped him become a great juggling artist. He is able to juggle more quickly than Chuckles and he also likes to juggle along to The Tempo’s lively music. 

NAME: Lulu

TALENT: Jumping hoops

ABOUT: Lulu is one of the great stars of the Animal Magic show. She is able to run fast and jump very high through hoops and is known for her lovely hair and costumes that she makes herself. 

NAME: The Tumblers

TALENT: Tumbling

ABOUT: The Tumbling family have been busy performing their remarkable pyramid for many years. The ants are able to build on top of each other to reach lofty heights then one by one they jump and flip and are caught by their fellow team-mates to safely land. 

The Animal Antics cups are part of the tommee tippee® explora® range, which caters from 4 months to 3 years and includes cups, spoons, tableware and bibs – all affordable, yet fun, bright and high quality from an award-winning brand you can trust.

The tommee tippee® explora® Animal Antics cups are available at Asda priced £4.49 for the First Transition Cup, and £3.99 for all other cups, from 21st October 2013.  They are dishwasher, microwave and steriliser safe and BPA-free.  To find out more and download your colouring sheets for your chance to be in our 2014 Animal Antics calendar, please visit

www.tommeetippee.co.uk/animal-antics

(This is press release. I was not compensated for posting this, I did however, receive a sample to review at a later date.)